Happy 2008! As we mentioned in our last post, we started the new year off taking out many certified divers and students. Now we want to congratulate our first PADI Open Water certified students of the year:
Jose Perez and Pablo Perez were certified by our instructor Alex and Wesley Trimble, Mikhail and Sarah Rakovshik by Juan. Well done everyone!
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Which way to go?
Do you prefer sand,
or do you prefer snow?
For those of you who prefer the powder white sand, gently caressed by the Caribbean Sea just outside our front door, we wish you were here. The dive shop is filled to capacity with excited divers and many familiar faces. Lot's of new faces too who promise to return now that they have found their new "home away from home". We have lot's of training dives going on daily and experienced divers regularly discovering the unique cenote diving. Diving is excellent with calm seas and water temps of 79F/26C. What a way to close out the old year and ring in the new!
Now is the time to look at your calendars and plan a winter getaway. Just imagine how great you'll look and feel sitting at your desk in the dead of winter with a healthy tan you got in Mexico! Pass the day watching rays cruise like giant magic carpets over the reef versus staring at your computer monitor. Think fresh, seafood tacos washed down with salty margaritas at the pool bar versus the breakroom vending machine's stale snacks and diet soda. Listen to the vibrant sounds of the strolling Mariachis instead of elevator music. OKAY!...You're almost there! Drop us a line and let us know what you have in mind and we'll be happy to help you plan the details.
All over the world, people are talking about YouTube. Now you can watch your favorite Dive Aventuras videos at www.youtube.com. We will be constantly adding videos including the soon to premiere "A Virtual Day" video. Now, when you're stuck at the office, you can check out the "Mxmermaid" Channel on YouTube, or simply type in a search for "Dive Aventuras" in the home page to get a quick fix of your favorite home away from home.
We've been working nonstop since Spring to develop a new site that will be both informative and fun to visit. Some of the new features include streaming video, accommodation options, a list of hotels within our transfer service, and excursion information. This new Scuba Blog will replace the Dive Report and will keep our readers informed and entertained with the events in and around the dive shop. A new photo gallery with monthly updates will feature shots from our local reefs, cenotes, and topside images. Be sure to take a look at the "Dive Courses" page for details on learning to dive or advancing your training level. Our 2008 Vacation Planner and price list are available for downloads as PDF files and will help you plan the perfect vacation. Forget to get a t-shirt while you were in the shop? The On-line store will allow you to purchase your favorite Dive Aventuras logo items and DVDs once you are back home. After your vacation, use the "Diver Comments" page to post a review of your Dive Aventuras experience.
We are truly excited about this new look but the real test of it's success will be you. Take a few minutes to explore the new site and let us know what you think. Although we expect there to be a few bumps along the way and kinks to workout, our plan is to keep this site active with frequent updates so check in often!
Based on the fantastic images we've seen taken by our clients this year, the 2007 photo competition should be particularly exciting! Last year's winners enjoyed dive and accommodation packages, scuba equipment, and Dive Aventuras logo wear. We've got some great prizes lined up again this year so be sure to check out the categories below and get your best images together for this special competition.
Categories
Reef life: fish portraits, critters, reefscapes
Diver Down: divers underwater (great for cenotes!)
Cenotes: all things related to diving the caverns
The Lighter Side: humorous dive related shots above or below the water
Topside: capture the essence of the bueatiful Puerto Aventuras area
Rules
This is a competition for our clients so all images must have been taken while diving with Dive Aventuras between Jan 1 and Dec 31, 2007. You may enter up to 3 images per category. Electronic files should be no larger than 640x480 pixels. If your email files exceed 3MBs, please send multiple emails. Send all electronic entries to Karen@diveaventuras.com. If you are shooting with film and wish to enter prints, please contact us for mailing instructions.
Deadline
Midnight December 31, 2007. Winners will be announced the second week of January.
